"A previous witness has said that the Hansen woman, starting out of
her room, saw you outside and retreated. Were you outside the door
at any time during that night?"

"Only before midnight."

"You said you 'might have been' in the chart-room at two o'clock."

"I have said I was ill. I might have done almost anything."

"That is exactly what we are getting at, Mr. Turner. Going back to
the 30th of July, when you were not ill, did you have any words with
the captain?"

"We had a few. He was exceeding his authority."

"Do you recall what you said?"

"I was indignant."

"Think again, Mr. Turner. If you cannot recall, some one else
will."

"I threatened to dismiss him and put the first mate in his place.
I was angry, naturally."

"And what did the captain reply?"

"He made an absurd threat to put me in irons."